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Mantila Family History

Mantila Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mantilla, Mantyla, Mattila, Mantia, Mantel, Rantala, Kantola, Anttila

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Where is the Mantila family from?

You can see how Mantila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mantila families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mantila's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mantila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mantila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mantila. 100% of Mantila men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Mantila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Mantila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantila census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 137 immigration records available for the last name Mantila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Mantila. For the veterans among your Mantila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantila lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mantila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mantila in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantila ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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